The weather boffins at Weather Alerts Ireland are in agreement with the assessments of Alan O’Reilly and Met Eireann that we could finally be set for the “first full dry day of 2026”
Sharing their forecast which shows no precipitation for the day at the minute on Facebook, Weather Alerts Ireland said Tuesday looks “amazing” as it stands
Tuesday could finally be the day Ireland records 0mm of rain in 2026.
That’s according to the weather boffins at Weather Alerts Ireland, who are in agreement with the assessments of Alan O’Reilly and Met Eireann that we could finally be set for the “first full dry day of 2026”. Sharing their forecast which shows no precipitation for the day at the minute on Facebook, they said Tuesday looks “amazing” as it stands.
They wrote: “Tuesday could well be the day that Ireland records 0mm of rain! After the heavy rain today tomorrow is looking drier with some showers crossing the country but Tuesday looks amazing! Feeling chilly though with temperatures of 8-10C.
“Been a long time coming as we are all aware! The forecast is looking brighter ahead but some rain is forecast and cold air not too far away as we start spring!”
The first day of March has been breezy, showery, and dull – much like the month that preceded it. But there is, finally. some proper positivity in the weather forecasts for the upcoming week, with high pressure becoming more dominant and bringing dry and bright conditions overall.
And Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather is hopeful of a big breakthrough on Tuesday. He said: “A showery and breezy Sunday morning with wet and windy weather to come today as more heavy rain moves in from West, and also strong gusts this evening.
“Windy in the northwest Monday with showers before a lovely sunny Tuesday, with our first full dry day of 2026 hopefully.” And Met Eireann seem to agree, forecasting a “dry day with good spells of sunshine” nationwide.
Tonight will see some patchy rain as the night goes on, with lowest temperatures of 4C. And here is what the full Met Eireann forecast says for the week ahead:
Overview: High pressure becomes more dominant bringing dry and bright conditions overall, though a spell of wetter weather is likely on Thursday. Temperatures close to or slightly above average, but cold at night with some frost and ice.
Monday: Tomorrow morning, any lingering cloud and patchy rain will clear early on, leaving a largely dry and bright day. Becoming cloudier and breezy for a time in the afternoon as scattered showers move southeastwards, easing as they do. Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees with freshening southwest winds that will ease light northwesterly later in the day.
Monday night: Any lingering showers will ease early in the night, otherwise cold and dry with long clear spells. Lowest temperatures of 0 to 4 degrees, with frost and ice possible. Some mist patches will develop also in mostly light northerly breezes.
Tuesday: Any frost or ice will clear early on leaving a dry day with good spells of sunshine. Highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees with light easterly or anticyclonic variable breezes.
Tuesday night: Cold and dry with long clear spells, though there is the chance of some cloudier conditions in the south east with the odd spot of light rain or drizzle. Mist and fog patches forming too. Lowest temperatures of 1 to 5 degrees with mostly light southeasterly breezes.
Wednesday: Largely dry with spells of sunshine. Breezy with moderate to fresh southeasterly winds and highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees.
Thursday: Likely a wet and breezy day with outbreaks of rain moving eastwards across the country. Highest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees with moderate to fresh northwesterly winds.
Further outlook: Current indications show some patchy rain and showers at times towards the end of the week but mostly settled overall with plenty of dry and bright weather.
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